2014 Ram 3500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, 11% of that year's 202 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,790. One complaint involved a fire; no related recalls are listed for this fuel-system category, though a separate diesel engine/fuel campaign is referenced in owner narratives.
- Fuel System complaints
- 22
- 11% of 202
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,790 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a multi-second delay between pressing the accelerator and the truck actually responding, often called a "dead pedal," happening when merging, passing, or pulling into traffic.
- Several drivers report near-accidents because the truck stalls in acceleration for several seconds while trying to enter a road or pass another vehicle at low speed.
- Some owners report fuel fumes filling the cabin while stopped at a light or stop sign, with the smell recurring even after dealer inspection found no fault.
- One owner reported smoke and a strong diesel smell entering the cab while driving at low speed, later finding the fuel heater and its electrical connector coated in diesel, with a fire noted.
- A separate owner mentioned being notified of an NHTSA campaign covering the engine, engine cooling, and fuel system on diesel models, but said parts for the repair were unavailable for an extended period.
When 2014 Ram 3500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 9, 2014, latest Nov 2, 2023.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Ram 3500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, which is 11% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2014 Ram 3500?
- The JSON data shows no related recalls listed specifically for the Fuel System category on the 2014 Ram 3500, though one complaint references a separate diesel engine and fuel system campaign.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2014 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 9,790 miles for Fuel System complaints on the 2014 Ram 3500.
- Did any 2014 Ram 3500 fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 fire reported among the Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ram 3500, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2014 Ram 3500 compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2014 model's 22 fuel system complaints and 11% share are lower in raw count than 2019 (50 complaints, 37% share) and 2020 (57 complaints, 49% share), but higher than 2015 through 2018.